Traiskirchen edged a seven-goal thriller against SV Horn in the Austrian 3.Liga, winning 4-3 at the Sparkasse Horn Arena. The visitors led three times before sealing the victory with a late goal, leaving the home crowd stunned after a breathless 90 minutes.

Match Overview

The game exploded into life in the 8th minute when Traiskirchen’s Lukas Berger opened the scoring with a low drive. Horn responded well and equalised through Marco Höller in the 21st minute. However, Traiskirchen regained the lead just before the half-hour mark, only for Horn to level again on the stroke of half-time.

The second half was just as frantic. Traiskirchen scored their third in the 58th minute, and when Horn equalised for a third time in the 74th, it seemed the game was heading for a draw. But Felix Wagner struck the winner in the 86th minute, capitalising on a defensive mix-up.

Key Moments

• 8’ – Lukas Berger fires Traiskirchen ahead.
• 21’ – Marco Höller equalises for Horn.
• 29’ – Traiskirchen retake the lead through a penalty.
• 45+1’ – Horn makes it 2-2 with a header from a corner.
• 58’ – Traiskirchen go 3-2 up with a counter-attack.
• 74’ – Horn level again via a stunning free-kick.
• 86’ – Felix Wagner scores the winner for Traiskirchen.

Tactical Story

Both teams prioritised attack over defence, leading to a chaotic, end-to-end contest. Horn played a high line and were repeatedly caught out by Traiskirchen’s quick transitions. Traiskirchen, meanwhile, were happy to sit deep and counter, exploiting the space behind Horn’s full-backs. The winning goal came from exactly that pattern: a long ball over the top and a clinical finish.

Standout Players

Felix Wagner was the hero for Traiskirchen, not only scoring the winner but also providing an assist. For Horn, Marco Höller was their best player, scoring once and causing problems all evening.

Season Impact

Traiskirchen climb into the promotion conversation with this win, while Horn remain mid-table and will be frustrated by their defensive errors. Conceding four at home is a blow to their goal difference and highlights the need for more discipline at the back.